Military Music Festival in Nice: what consequences?

For its fourth edition, the festival is partner with 'Tatoo'. More fun. But in spite of this element, will the FIMM (International Festival of Military Music) which will take place in Nice from Sept 7 to 10, be able to justify the engaged expenses (about 2 million francs for the 2000 edition). Does it generate economic consequences at least as important as expenses? In Nice people wonder. To give some answer elements, some Ceram students (Sophia Antipolis trade school) will be in charge to estimate the economic consequences of the event. But for the moment, Nice tourism professionals seem to remain very skeptical. Except local clientele, the festival does not attract a lot vacation-makers…